Teaching Specialist

About the Job

About the Position

The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering is
seeking a part-time adjunct instructor to teach CEGE 4211, Highway
Design and Traffic Operations, in Spring 2027. This is a 4-credit,
upper-division course for undergraduate students in civil
engineering. It is offered every spring.

Course Overview

CEGE 4211 introduces students to the principles of vehicle and
driver performance as they apply to the design and operation of
highways. Topics include:

• Highway alignment and roadside design
• Intersection design and traffic control devices
• Capacity and level of service
• Trip generation and traffic impact analysis
• Safety studies, and the safety impacts of design and operational

decisions

Responsibilities

• Teach the lecture course for one semester, including 2 weekly

meetings of 2hrs.

• Develop or update the syllabus, lecture materials, assignments,

and exams in line with the course description and department
learning outcomes.

• Assess student work and assign A-F grades in accordance with

University policy.

• Hold regular office hours and respond to student questions.
• Manage course logistics in Canvas, including posting materials

and recording grades.

• Coordinate with the department on scheduling, enrollment, and

teaching assistant support, if available.

• Follow University policies on academic integrity, accessibility,

and reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering,

or a closely related field.

• Substantial professional experience in highway design, traffic

engineering, or transportation planning

• Working knowledge of current design and operations standards and

practices (AASHTO Green Book, MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual, and
similar).

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to

undergraduate students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or PTOE

certification.

• Experience with traffic analysis software and safety analysis

tools (Highway Safety Manual, Synchro, Vissim, or similar).

• Experience with state or local agencies or consulting firms in

the Minnesota transportation sector.

• Ability to bring real-world case studies and design projects into

the classroom.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $11,340 per semester; depending on
education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty,
Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp
Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans .

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this
position, please click the Apply button and follow the
instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online
application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume
or CV.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please
e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.

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and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its
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committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying
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completion of a background check. Our presumption is that
prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.

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